The conclusion Taugher made hinted at the mistreatment of farmers and the events that occurred around the world. Some specific places where harsh treatment was inflicted onto peasants and farmers were eventful at China, Greece, and Rome. In Chinese agricultural history, it began with “small peasant farmers who lost their lands to wealthy landlords”. (Tauger 27) Not only were there abuses by landlords, but peasants also experienced the natural disasters and “..provoked rebellions that twice overthrew governments during the Han dynasty”(Tauger 27). During the Han Dynasty, significant famine occurred in 160 BCE. The Han dynasty experienced famine, growing shortages, and declining reserves in government. Eventually, peasants were not able to support their families and had to borrow money to pay taxes. As a result, rich officials and regional rulers took advantage of the peasants to take over their lands and employ them as tenants or
The conclusion Taugher made hinted at the mistreatment of farmers and the events that occurred around the world. Some specific places where harsh treatment was inflicted onto peasants and farmers were eventful at China, Greece, and Rome. In Chinese agricultural history, it began with “small peasant farmers who lost their lands to wealthy landlords”. (Tauger 27) Not only were there abuses by landlords, but peasants also experienced the natural disasters and “..provoked rebellions that twice overthrew governments during the Han dynasty”(Tauger 27). During the Han Dynasty, significant famine occurred in 160 BCE. The Han dynasty experienced famine, growing shortages, and declining reserves in government. Eventually, peasants were not able to support their families and had to borrow money to pay taxes. As a result, rich officials and regional rulers took advantage of the peasants to take over their lands and employ them as tenants or